Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 20 | 41 | 27 | 15 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Trail Blazers 129-124 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.